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Dec 1

Giving thanks / Remembering Greg Hildebrandt (1939-2024)

OUR GRATITUDE As November comes to a close, I want to give thanks to all of you for your ongoing support of this project. Whether you’ve...

Aug 25

PAUL FREEMAN: The effortlessly charming Indiana Jones villain

"Doctor Jones... Again we see there is nothing you can possess which I can not take away." Such a thrill and honor to interview the great...

Jul 9

The last trip...and meeting a legend.

I recently flew yet again to the east coast to film some interviews. Barring any surprises, this will very likely be my last major trip...

Jun 12

ArtDaily.com features our story re: Amsel collection at UoA

(NOTE: As of 6/14/24, there is a critical update to this story. UoA's Amsel collection was transferred to Margaret Herrick Library at end...

Jun 5

As University of the Arts closes, estate of late “Indiana Jones” artist alleges fraudulent copyright filings, and demands access to original works hidden away for 15 years

As University of the Arts closes, estate of late “Indiana Jones” artist alleges fraudulent copyright filings, and demands access to original

Jun 1

Pride month, and Richard Amsel's defining iconography

June is LGBTQ+ PRIDE MONTH, which has become a tradition in the United States following the Stonewall riots' gay liberation protests in...

Jun 1

Breaking news: University of the Arts, Amsel's alma mater, closing June 7th

This project has taken me so long because so many things have been at play concerning the ownership of Richard Amsel’s original work. And...

May 29

Robert Tanenbaum

My most recent interview, filmed less than two weeks ago, was with artist and poster illustrator Robert Tanenbaum. Tanenbaum’s work...

May 27

Clark Silva on Amsel, Leyendecker, and reading between the lines

I’m still eager to catch up on writing about some recent interviews done for the film. One example, filmed just a few weeks ago, was with...

May 25

R.I.P.: JUDY POLIKOFF (1943-2024), the woman who probably saved my film.

I just learned this morning that Judith Eileen Polikoff passed away last January 16th. My deepest sympathies go out to her family and...

May 25

Erik Sharkey on movies, art...and that NYC vibe.

I have a lot of catching up to do in writing about each interview filmed for the documentary. Some go back a number of years, and...

May 22

Rhona Gross and The University of the Arts (part 1 of 5)

When Richard Amsel attended The University of the Arts from 1965-1969, it was then known as The Philadelphia College of Art. It’s one of...

May 21

Dylan Struzan on creative legacies, lost opportunities, and the rising threat of A.I.

When I first announced the documentary in late 2015, I was immediately bombarded with scores of messages resembling one of the following:...

May 19

Merv Bloch: A Lifelong Movie Marketing Odyssey

The interviews done for the documentary include some distinguished names in the advertising world, from Spiros Angelikas to Mike...

May 17

After 50 years, The Little Prince returns to earth…

The very first interview I ever filmed for the documentary was with artist David Edward Byrd, and my first question to him was if he...

Apr 25

Newsletter perks / Spring promotion

I want to thank everyone who donated to our Spring Match promo. While we were not selected for the $1k match from our Fiscal sponsor, I’m...

Apr 14

Spring match promo now up! / Bob Peak inspired concert / Byrd GoFundMe updates / In memoriam: Martin Radeer

There are a number of updates this week that I wanted to share... SPRING MATCH CAMPAIGN: Own one of Richard Amsel's personal MAD MAX...

Mar 22

AMSEL wins "Best LGBTQ+ Trailer" at Movie Trailers festival

While the film itself has a while to go, our teaser trailer recently won for the "Best LGBTQ+ Movie Trailer" at WILDSOUND'S Movie Trailer...

Mar 21

David Byrd fundraiser / Dawn Baillie show at NYC's POSTER HOUSE / March donation promo!

Hey guys, now that we’re approaching the end of March, I thought it’d be better to consolidate some recent updates and news... FUNDRAISER...

Mar 7

Amsel’s Lost Art: OLD BOYFRIENDS

(This post is part of an ongoing series of Amsel’s “lost” work…) One of Amsel's more obscure pieces was for the 1979 romantic drama OLD...

Feb 29

March donation promo – signed RAIDERS illustrated screenplays!

There’s just one day left to donate for our February promo, and enter to win a signed copy of David Edward Byrd’s extraordinary book,...

Feb 1

February fundraising promo: "You made me love you..."

Today would have been Clark Gable's 123rd birthday. Every time I think of him, several things cross my mind: his dashing Rhett Butler in...

Jan 29

Byrd's POSTER CHILD book signing and February giveaway!

I’ve often written about my dear friend, artist David Edward Byrd, and how integral his association with the documentary has been. He and...

Jan 29

The clock ticks on / "What's the progression?"

January has somehow completely flown me by. While I keep myself busy every day, I find myself falling behind on anticipated targets. I’ve...